Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. When the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention first announced that N95 masks should be reserved for healthcare workers, many ...

As a result of the Canadian wildfires, the air quality on the East Coast is currently among the world’s worst, rivaling that of New Delhi, India. New York City’s air quality index (AQI) surpassed 200 ...

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Whether you're concerned about outdoor air quality or preventing airborne illnesses such as the coronavirus, here's how to determine which face covering is right for you. By Nicole Charky-Chami, ...

Many retailers offer cloth face masks that are an alternative to true personal protective equipment (PPE), but with Omicron and other variants spreading fast, a lot of people are trading in their ...

With face masks mandatory in many states, stock up so we can all help protect others from the coronavirus -- in style. With the recent surge in COVID-19 cases across the country and the emergence of ...

This high-quality mask, made in South Korea, is often described as more comfortable than other respirator masks. Here’s how to find the real thing. By Tara Parker-Pope and Jin Yu Young Even as mask ...

During her time at CNET, Kim Wong-Shing loved demystifying the world of wellness to make it accessible to any reader. She was also passionate about exploring the intersections of health, history and ...

In light of the Omicron variant and at the urging of public-health experts, the CDC has updated its mask guidelines. The agency’s new standards stress that fabric masks are the least protective ...